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Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura

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Sister Maura was a Catholic nun who was assassinated in El Salvador in 1980. She was a vocal critic of the Salvadoran government and its human rights abuses. Her assassination sent shockwaves through the world and helped to galvanize the international community to take action against the Salvadoran government.

A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura

by Eileen Markey

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Radical Faith is a powerful and moving account of Sister Maura's life and work. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of El Salvador and the struggle for social justice.

A Life of Service

Sister Maura was born in Ireland in 1931. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1949 and was sent to El Salvador in 1957. She quickly became involved in social justice work, and she soon became a target of the Salvadoran government.

In 1979, Sister Maura was one of the founders of the Committee for the Defense of Political Prisoners, a group that provided legal and medical assistance to political prisoners. She also worked with the poor and marginalized, and she spoke out against the government's human rights abuses.

The Assassination

On December 2, 1980, Sister Maura was assassinated as she was driving to work. She was shot in the head by unknown assailants. Her assassination shocked the world and led to international condemnation of the Salvadoran government.

The Salvadoran government initially claimed that Sister Maura was killed by leftist guerrillas. However, an investigation by the United Nations Truth Commission for El Salvador found that she was killed by members of the Salvadoran military.

A Legacy of Hope

Sister Maura's assassination was a tragedy. However, her legacy continues to inspire people around the world. She is a symbol of courage, compassion, and hope. Her work for social justice continues to inspire people to fight for a better world.

Radical Faith is a powerful and moving account of Sister Maura's life and work. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of El Salvador and the struggle for social justice.

Reviews

"Radical Faith is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for justice. Sister Maura's courage and compassion are an example to us all." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu

"Radical Faith is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of El Salvador and the struggle for social justice. Sister Maura's life and work are an inspiration to us all." - Noam Chomsky